Country of origin |
Sweden / United Kingdom |
Entered service |
2003 |
Crew |
2 men |
Personnel |
10 men |
Dimensions and weight |
Weight |
10.6 t |
Length |
7.55 m |
Width |
2.1
m |
Height |
2.2 m |
Armament |
Machine guns |
1 x 7.62 mm / 12.7 mm |
Mobility |
Engine |
Cummins diesel |
Engine power |
275 hp |
Maximum road speed |
65 km/h |
Amphibious speed on water |
5 km/h |
Range |
300 km |
Maneuverability |
Gradient |
100% |
Side slope |
30% |
Vertical step |
~ 1 m |
Trench |
~ 2 m |
Fording |
1.5 m |
Fording (with preparation) |
Amphibious |
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The BvS10
armored all-terrain tracked carrier is a further development of the
Bv206S. It was developed by Hagglunds
in cooperation with UK MoD. Improvements are based on
experience gained from more than 25 years of articulated vehicle
design and production. The BvS10 is in service with United Kingdom
(143) and the Netherlands (74). It is locally known as the Viking in
UK. This product name was later adopted by the Dutch Army. First
vehicles were delivered in 2003. In 2009 France ordered a first
batch of 53 vehicles out of a total of 129. In 2012 Sweden ordered 42 and
later additional 102 of
these all-terrain carriers.
Vehicle
consists of two articulated tracked units, linked by a steering
mechanism. All four rubber tracks are driving continuously.
Viking has the same superior mobility over rough terrain as its
predecessor.
The BvS 10
provides all-round protection against 7.62 mm ball rounds. Vehicle
retains mobility even if a track is damaged by an anti-personnel
mine. Optional
add-on armor makes it invulnerable to the 7.62 mm
armor-piercing rounds.
The BvS 10
has improved payload capacity comparing with its predecessor and
provides seating for a total of 12 men, including the driver.
Forward unit has a payload capacity of 800 kg. Rear unit has a
payload capacity of 2 000-3050
kg, depending on mission profile. Vehicle can also tow trailer with
a maximum weight of 3 t.
Vehicle can
be armed with 12.7 mm or 7.62 mm machine gun, mounted on top of the
forward unit. The rear unit can be configured to carry various
weapon systems. However in its normal deployment this vehicle
remains out of contact with hostile troops.
The BvS 10
articulated tracked carrier has new engine and chassis. Vehicle is
powered by a Cummins turbocharged diesel engine, developing 275 horsepower.
Vehicle is fully amphibious
with less than two minutes preparation. It has operation range in
temperature range from - 46°C to + 49°C. The BvS 10 is airportable
by the
C-130 Hercules and
C-17 Globemaster III. It can be carried
underslung by the
CH-47 Chinook or
split in two sections and carried by the
Merlin helicopter.
The BvS 10 has already reached its limit of further uparmoring.
So recently a bigger Viking Mk.2 with higher payload
has been developed by BAE Systems.
Variants
Armored
personnel carrier.
Command
vehicle.
Ambulance.
Recovery
vehicle.
BvS 10 Mk.II,
improved version of the original all-terrain vehicle. It features
much improved mine protection, more powerful engine, and many
other changes. Improvements are based on experience gained during
operations in Afghanistan. The Viking Mark II retains a carrying
capacity of its predecessor. The UK MoD ordered a small batch of
the Mk.II for service in Afghanistan.
BvS 10
Mk.IIB is a version used by Sweden, where it is locally known as
Bandvagn 410 or Bv 410. In 2012 and 2013 Sweden ordered a total of
150 of these articulated vehicles.
BvS
10 Beowulf is a recent unarmored version of the Viking. It uses
power pack, chassis and track system of the Viking. The Beowulf was
revealed in 2015. It proposed as a replacement for the successful
Bv 206
that is still used in large numbers around the world.
Bronco, an
improved variant of the BvS 10, jointly developed in Singapore by ST
Kinetics and Thales. It has greater range and
improved payload
capacity. It was adopted by the British Army as the Warthog. A total
of 115 vehicles were ordered. Majority of them were delivered in
2010 and were widely used during a War in Afghanistan.
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